When it comes to measuring success with numbers, RIAA has done an exceptional job. These artists had the most certifications across all units, including singles and albums and this list is on fire!
5. Katy Perry: The “Teenage Dream” girl became one of the most popular artists in the 2010s. The idol garnered 140.5 million RIAA certifications with her six albums and singles!
4. Mariah Carey: The Queen of the No.1s in the Billboard Hot 100 also garnered a greater audience during the 90s and 00s. Ultimately she was able to surpass the threshold of 149 Million certifications.
3. Taylor Swift: Everybody has listened to Taylor Swift’s music once in their lifetime. She is still breaking records and surely in a couple of years she will be at the top of the list, but she secured the No.3 spot with 194.5 million RIAA certifications.
2. Beyoncé: Beyoncé has successfully transitioned to the streaming era, despite having 30 years of career, she is still making viral music. Queen B has garnered 198.5 million RIAA certifications across all units.
1. Rihanna: Despite not releasing music for almost nine years, nobody has been able to take over her spot as the most certified female artist in history. With a whopping mark of 211 million RIAA units, she is still the Queen!
